Job description

Safety Officer (Saudi Aramco Approved)

Department: Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Reports To: HSE Manager / Project Manager

Location: Saudi Arabia (Project Site)

Employment Type: Full-Time

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Job Purpose

The Safety Officer is responsible for implementing and enforcing Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and client safety requirements to ensure a safe working environment for all personnel. The role includes monitoring work activities, conducting inspections, identifying hazards, ensuring compliance with Saudi Aramco safety standards, investigating incidents, and promoting a strong safety culture throughout maintenance and operational activities.

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Key Responsibilities

HSE Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with Saudi Aramco HSE requirements, company policies, and applicable regulations.

• Monitor daily work activities to ensure safe work practices are followed.

• Enforce compliance with Permit-to-Work (PTW) requirements.

• Verify that all work is carried out in accordance with approved Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Risk Assessments.

• Stop any unsafe work that presents an immediate danger to personnel, equipment, or the environment.

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Site Safety Monitoring

• Conduct routine site safety inspections and audits.

• Identify unsafe acts and unsafe conditions and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

• Monitor housekeeping standards throughout the worksite.

• Ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Verify barricading, warning signage, and exclusion zones are maintained.

• Monitor contractor compliance with HSE requirements.

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Permit-to-Work (PTW)

Monitor and verify compliance for:

• Hot Work Permits

• Cold Work Permits

• Confined Space Entry

• Work at Height

• Electrical Isolation (LOTO)

• Excavation Activities

• Lifting Operations

• Radiography Work (where applicable)

• Critical Maintenance Activities

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Safety Training

• Conduct daily toolbox talks.

• Deliver HSE inductions for new employees.

• Conduct safety awareness campaigns.

• Promote behavioural safety and safe work practices.

• Coach supervisors and employees on hazard identification and risk control.

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Incident Investigation

• Report all incidents, near misses, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions.

• Participate in accident and incident investigations.

• Assist in Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

• Track corrective and preventive actions until closure.

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Emergency Response

• Participate in emergency response drills.

• Ensure emergency equipment is inspected and available.

• Coordinate with emergency response teams when required.

• Assist during emergency situations.

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Documentation & Reporting

Maintain and update:

• Daily HSE Reports

• Safety Observation Reports

• Inspection Checklists

• Incident Reports

• Near Miss Reports

• Toolbox Talk Records

• PTW Records

• HSE Statistics

• Corrective Action Reports

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Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.

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Experience

• Minimum 5 years of HSE experience in industrial, oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, or maintenance projects.

• Minimum 3 years of experience on Saudi Aramco projects.

• Experience in maintenance and shutdown activities is preferred.

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Mandatory Requirements

The candidate must possess:

• Valid Saudi Aramco Safety Officer Approval (Mandatory).

• Strong knowledge of Saudi Aramco HSE requirements.

• Experience working in operating industrial facilities.

• Experience implementing Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems.

• Experience conducting Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Risk Assessments.

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Required Knowledge

Comprehensive knowledge of:

• Saudi Aramco General Instructions (GI)

• Saudi Aramco Safety Management System

• Permit-to-Work (PTW) System

• Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

• Risk Assessment

• Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO)

• Confined Space Entry

• Working at Height

• Excavation Safety

• Lifting & Rigging Safety

• Electrical Safety

• Fire Prevention & Fire Protection

• Emergency Response Procedures

• Hazard Identification and Risk Control

• Incident Investigation Techniques

• Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS)

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Technical Skills

• HSE Inspections and Audits

• Hazard Identification

• Risk Assessment

• Incident Investigation

• PTW Verification

• Safety Coaching

• Emergency Response

• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

• HSE Reporting

• Safety Documentation

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Software Skills

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Basic knowledge of HSE reporting systems and CMMS (preferred)

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Preferred Certifications

The candidate shall possess one or more of the following:

• NEBOSH International General Certificate (Preferred)

• IOSH Managing Safely / IOSH Working Safely

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction or General Industry

• First Aid & CPR

• H2S Certification

• Confined Space Entry

• Work at Height

• Fire Warden / Fire Watch Training

• Defensive Driving (Preferred)

• Valid Saudi Driving License (Preferred)

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Competencies

• Strong knowledge of HSE regulations and Saudi Aramco standards.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Leadership and influencing skills.

• Observation and hazard recognition.

• Decision-making and problem-solving.

• Attention to detail.

• Report writing and documentation.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Teamwork and professional integrity.

We prefer candidate with Aramco approval & ready for immediate transfer for a long-term project.